Matthew 13:21
Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.
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English Standard Version
yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away.
New International Version
But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.
Catholic Public Domain Version
But he has no root in himself, so it is only for a time; then, when tribulation and persecution occur because of the word, he promptly stumbles